social media misinformation
Innocent Man Receives Death Threats After Being Falsely Identified as Bondi Beach Attacker
Dec 16, 2025 09:09 am CST
A Sydney resident named Naveed Akram has become the victim of mistaken identity following the tragic Bondi Beach attack. After his photo was widely shared online incorrectly identifying him as one of the shooters, he faced death threats and feared leaving his home. This case highlights the dangers of social media misinformation during crisis events, as the Pakistan native struggles to clear his name while authorities continue their investigation into the terrorist attack that killed 15 people.
Fact Check: Did Pakistan PM Sharif Interrupt Putin's Meeting with Erdogan? Debunking the Viral Video
Dec 13, 2025 09:04 am CST
A viral video claiming Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif "gatecrashed" a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Erdogan has been identified as a likely deepfake. RT India, which initially shared the footage, has since deleted it, acknowledging the content may have misrepresented actual events at the Peace and Trust Forum in Turkmenistan.
Fact Check: Trump's Viral AI-Generated Audio About Epstein Files Exposes Growing Political Disinformation Crisis
Nov 22, 2025 05:33 pm CST
A deceptive AI-generated audio clip falsely portraying President Trump demanding officials block Epstein document release has gone viral across social media platforms. Researchers confirm the recording is fake, highlighting the dangerous spread of sophisticated political disinformation from both sides of the aisle as Trump signs legislation to release government documents on Jeffrey Epstein.
Kerala Man Arrested For Creating and Spreading Viral AI-Generated Zipline Accident Video That Caused Public Panic
Nov 18, 2025 11:54 pm CST
Wayanad Cyber Police have arrested 29-year-old K Ashkar from Alappuzha for creating an AI-generated video falsely showing a zipline accident. The fake footage, which went viral through his social media handle 'Ashkar Ali Reacts,' caused widespread panic and prompted authorities to warn against creating misleading AI content that incites fear or damages public trust.
NDTV Fact Check Reveals Fake Ration Quote Falsely Attributed to Amit Shah During Bihar Election Summit
Nov 03, 2025 04:34 pm CST
NDTV has debunked a fabricated quote circulating on social media that falsely attributed statements about "5 kg ration" to Home Minister Amit Shah during a recent Bihar election summit. The digitally manipulated graphic containing NDTV branding has been widely shared online despite being completely fake. During the actual event, Shah discussed the BJP-JDU coalition's prospects in the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly election and confirmed they would contest under Nitish Kumar's leadership.